Revival
by Eminem
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6.2

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  1. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 24, 2023
    2
    The worst album Eminem has ever released & one of the worst rap albums of all time.

    Best track: Castle or Arose
    Worst track: Heat (Eminem's worst bars!)
    Best feature: Beyoncé
  2. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt ruim, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  3. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
    I love you Marshall but this album....... and **** anthony fantano this album is not horrible
  4. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Not his best work but a lot of people still can't understand most of his lyrics in this record. Being truly honest, some songs aren't good, like "Need Me", but some others are just overhated for no reason.
  5. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    Not my favorite, I have to admit. But still a banger. Still in love with Castle, Arose, Tragic Endings and Framed.
  6. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    while you're all hating, this album is aging like fine wine. most underrated album of the last 6 years.
  7. belzebu
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    I was a revival hater when it came out but recently, i've listened to it again and i gotta say that this album is underrated af. most of the people just listen for fun and don't get the depth of some lyrics. castle, arose, river and framed are great songs. it's a pity that there are also songs like need me with pink, that **** is awful never want to hear it again, but overall, it wasI was a revival hater when it came out but recently, i've listened to it again and i gotta say that this album is underrated af. most of the people just listen for fun and don't get the depth of some lyrics. castle, arose, river and framed are great songs. it's a pity that there are also songs like need me with pink, that **** is awful never want to hear it again, but overall, it was really good for me after listening to it twice… Expand
  8. Zaelio
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    A good change for eminem who explored all his talent
    People are overly to critical of this album without cause
  9. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    1
    a big disappointment to a new Eminem and is a horrible way to bring more political music to Eminem's old out of date music
  10. someonewhocares
    Jul 12, 2022
    6
    Revival, when played in short bursts, can provide and feel like some of Eminem's best work of the 2010s, but when played the whole way through, it can feel tedious and dull.
  11. Trunestor
    Jun 16, 2022
    6
    Definitely gets better after the 11th track. Very underrated. You should listen to this album after listening to his other albums first. 6.7/10 Favourite track: Framed
  12. matsdumb
    Jan 24, 2022
    4
    this wasn't very good
    no idea why Eminem felt the need to get angry at the industry, this is some objective trash
  13. mewtooooooooo
    Jan 10, 2022
    0
    Очередной альбом тупой американской шлюхи, еще и тряпка половая на обложке
  14. led_lightbulb
    Nov 19, 2021
    1
    Why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why
  15. LemonDropped
    Oct 2, 2021
    2
    Eminem's worst album, period. While this is his worst album, it is somewhat tolerable as some songs are quite good such as "Untouchable" and "Walk On Water", but majority of the songs are just lackluster pieces of music that are a tool, using mediocre pop artists for features to get more money and views. 80% songs aren't of substance, the classic trope of "I love my wife but I hate her"Eminem's worst album, period. While this is his worst album, it is somewhat tolerable as some songs are quite good such as "Untouchable" and "Walk On Water", but majority of the songs are just lackluster pieces of music that are a tool, using mediocre pop artists for features to get more money and views. 80% songs aren't of substance, the classic trope of "I love my wife but I hate her" and some songs calling Donald Trump a nazi to appeal to the youth on "Offended". Moreover, staccato flow on "Chloraseptic" and the ear-destroying chorus on "Framed" ruin the album further. In summary, this is Eminem's worst and it is unbelievable how it took four years to make this album.… Expand
  16. Adssavill23
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    I really rate the album 6-7 but want to keep the scores high.. average for Eminem, peak for other artists just shows ems level (my biggest flips are your greatest hits)
  17. Mellowry
    Aug 17, 2021
    4
    Definitely not my thing. Maybe people find this entertaining, i just find it uncreative and still trying too much to be impressive. The beats are awful, i agree that "River" With Ed Sheeran quite gave me some good feeling and had showed a nice chemistry between Marshall and Ed, but the rest was really not that good for me though.
  18. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    5
    This album is overhated but it's not a good one either. It's ok.
    Best songs: Arose, Castle
    Worst songs: Heat, Need Me
  19. tonto
    Jul 30, 2021
    5
    It's not terrible but none of the songs are really worth listening to repeatedly. Eminem raps in his more contemporary style. Definitely one of Eminem's weaker albums, maybe his low point. Too many features from pop musicians and no standout singles that are bangers.
  20. tommcgoatald
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Wow. Just wow. Words cannot describe how fantastic of a musician Marshall Mathers has been throughout his entire career. He is without a doubt the most consistent musical act to ever walk the planet, as this the 9th 10/10 that he has released throughout his career. How he has managed to stay relevant for as long as he has, while not sacrificing any lyrical or sonic talent is trulyWow. Just wow. Words cannot describe how fantastic of a musician Marshall Mathers has been throughout his entire career. He is without a doubt the most consistent musical act to ever walk the planet, as this the 9th 10/10 that he has released throughout his career. How he has managed to stay relevant for as long as he has, while not sacrificing any lyrical or sonic talent is truly incredible. As stated previously, he sacrifices no lyrical content with this release, as shown with such lines as "That booty is heavy duty, like diarrhea". Truly mesmerizing. But most of all, with this release, I'm glad to see that Marshall hasn't fallen into the abyss of the mumble (c)rap industry, along with the only real rappers out right now, like NF, Tom McDonald, Hopsin and Logic. Most rappers these days focus on the topics of drugs, sex, violence, and misogyny, while good Christian rappers like NF and Tom "keep it real", NF writing more motivational and uplifting music, and Tom "spitting facts" during all of his tracks. All in all, this was a great project, shining through the absolute **** surrounding it known as "modern-day hiphop"… Expand
  21. Cumball
    Jul 10, 2021
    0
    AYO THIS HITS HARD ON MUTE SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESHHH
  22. DABBINGBOI
    May 12, 2021
    3
    Honestly, there were some great songs (Walk on Water, Arose, Framed) but overall its Eminem's worst album. His Delivery is poor, and songwriting his ok (for his standards) it's messy, recovery was better, even though i would say Recovery was less emotional. If Eminem made an album with the emotional power of Revival and the delivery, beats (even the tone) of MTBMB SIDE A and B, it could beHonestly, there were some great songs (Walk on Water, Arose, Framed) but overall its Eminem's worst album. His Delivery is poor, and songwriting his ok (for his standards) it's messy, recovery was better, even though i would say Recovery was less emotional. If Eminem made an album with the emotional power of Revival and the delivery, beats (even the tone) of MTBMB SIDE A and B, it could be his greatest album… Expand
  23. Adammire
    Apr 19, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was not good to say it kindly. Let me start with what I like about it first. You see Marshall in some aspects growing and maturing as an artist and as a person. Songs such as "Walk On Water", "Believe", "In Your Head", "Castle" and "Arose" are songs that you saw Em really grow as a person. He also shows why he is one of the greatest lyricists of all time with songs such as "Offended" and "Framed". But that's where it ends. One of the biggest issues I have is how Em never stuck to the main theme of the LP. While promoting it, he would constantly talk about how this album was made to make some sort of awareness of the flaws that America has. But the album wasn't really about America or politics, It was more about Marshall. Don't get me wrong it's not wrong to make an album like that. I just find it sad that he hyped it up to be an album that was all about the issues of this country. But instead, we got "Recovery 2.0". Along with that, we had to deal with Rick Rubin producing an Eminem album, and that's just No! Eminem and Rick Rubin are both gonna be great in their respective positions. But the two of them just don't mix! The lack of a Hip-Hop feel and a more pop aesthetic really is a bummer. Like does somebody have to remind Eminem that he is a RAPPER and not a POPSTAR! Now with that being said with the inconsistencies of the album, songs that have nothing to do with the central them of the album(Offended, Framed, Remind Me, and Heat) Along with terrible production and awful hooks. I just don't see myself coming back to this project anytime soon. My final rating for this record will be 4.5/10.

    Walk On Water-7/10
    Believe-10/10
    Chloraseptic-7/10
    Untouchable-3/10
    River-6.5/10
    Remind Me/7/10
    Like Home-4/10
    Bad Husband-3.5/10
    Tragic Endings-4/10
    Framed-7/10
    Nowhere Fast- 6/10
    Heat-1/10
    Need Me- 2.5/10
    In Your Head-6.5/10
    Castle-8/10
    Arose-8/10    … Expand
  24. DunyG
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    Sure, it's music, but not to me. So dumb and has heaps of dumb strewn about. To put it in a way easier to understand it's trash and is sick to the bone.
  25. TheHound1
    Mar 14, 2021
    2
    This album is an absolute piece of **** except for like a couple of songs. Too much pop, too much singing, not enough Slim Shady.
  26. Yikes137
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    Is this Eminem’s worst album? Yes.
    Does that mean it’s a bad album? No.
    Lyrically, Eminem is so far above any other artist out there. This is an engaging album, full of emotion and new things to say from Em. There are some suspect production choices, and the songs are so varied in content/style that you almost certainly won’t like every song. Still, this project is stronger than most    Is this Eminem’s worst album? Yes.
    Does that mean it’s a bad album? No.

    Lyrically, Eminem is so far above any other artist out there. This is an engaging album, full of emotion and new things to say from Em. There are some suspect production choices, and the songs are so varied in content/style that you almost certainly won’t like every song. Still, this project is stronger than most other rappers will put out in their entire careers.

    If anything, this album is proof that when people jump aboard the hate train because it’s the “cool” thing to do, the evidence doesn’t matter. Unless you have put your blinders on and have committed to hating everything Eminem puts out ever again, you will recognize this for the solid album it is.    … Expand
  27. chickensusu
    Feb 24, 2021
    0
    this album shouldn't exist 0/10
    this album shouldn't exist 0/10
    this album shouldn't exist 0/10
  28. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 4, 2021
    0
    God damn is this **** Like M&M has lost his ability to impress or create a decent output.
  29. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    7
    I dont think this album is perfect, but it's definitely not as bad as many people have made it out to be. The only real song on here i find uninteresting is Untouchable mostly due to Em's delivery, other than that, every other song is perfectly fine. Sure, they aren't his best songs, but they're still good songs.
  30. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 21, 2020
    1
    An absolute disgrace of an album and such a letdown from Eminem that I want to pretend this doesn’t exist. Probably - no, definitely his worst project to date. This is awful, even if you are a fan on Eminem like I am, do not listen to this monstrosity. I don’t understand the 10/10s. This is should be a 3/10 AT MOST. Absolutely awful. New Eminem is nothing like what he used to be. This isAn absolute disgrace of an album and such a letdown from Eminem that I want to pretend this doesn’t exist. Probably - no, definitely his worst project to date. This is awful, even if you are a fan on Eminem like I am, do not listen to this monstrosity. I don’t understand the 10/10s. This is should be a 3/10 AT MOST. Absolutely awful. New Eminem is nothing like what he used to be. This is terrible.… Expand
  31. athena1111
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    definitely not eminem’s best work but still a pretty decent album and a lot of rappers wouldn’t be able to do anything like this sooo. walk on water and arose are my top songs from this album
  32. Max27265
    Dec 2, 2020
    6
    Revival is a very polarizing album (obviously). The lyrical prowess on this album is as amazing as ever, but the beats, hooks, and topics are lacking. Great rapping, but a mediocre album as a whole.
  33. TheKaleidoscope
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    It does sound as if he actually wanted to start a rap-rock band, but goddamn, Rick Rubin why didn't you stick to Linkin Park? The rest is just typical eminem, overhating him is useless lmao
  34. i-kill-me
    Sep 11, 2020
    3
    Worst Eminem album ever.Also the worst collaborates.Please dont listen to the stupid stans who praise this album is nothing but a corny Recovery clone.It hurts to say but this album is a waste of time.
  35. Waalpapers
    Aug 24, 2020
    3
    Easily his worst project to date. Awful production, corny lines and mostly poor subject matter. Poorly executed and bad features. 2/3 good songs and overall one of the worst projects I’ve ever listened to
  36. BIGMAN22
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sadly Eminem hasn't made anything memorable since his old work. he has talent but it seems at this point he doesn't show a lot of potential and creativity in creating good music anymore. hes relying on lackluster production, horrible singing and pop artists. this coming from a man that use to scorn pop culture ends up becoming what he used to hate. i will stick to his past works. furthermore the record is too political with weak jabs at the orange man in office. this album shows an example of how most modern entertainment has been completely destroyed by celebrities and musicians feeling the need to preach on their soapbox and lecture people on how they should feel and think about current issues when its not their purpose at all but to entertain us. em you did this on encore which was also trash. repeating past mistakes and not learning from them echoes heavily here. in conclusion the guest features dont bring anything to the album either. dissing the current era while collaborating with them makes you look like a huge hypocrite… Expand
  37. Top3not1or2
    Jul 8, 2020
    2
    This is coming from a long time Stan. This album has some of my favourite Eminem songs ever in Castle and Arose, and that is what earns it a 2. Terrible production, awful mixing for someone with Em's resources. Cringe lyric, after cringe lyric.
    I hoped after seeing the album cover and freestyle that we would get something with the energy and brilliant writing off Mosh, instead we get songs    This is coming from a long time Stan. This album has some of my favourite Eminem songs ever in Castle and Arose, and that is what earns it a 2. Terrible production, awful mixing for someone with Em's resources. Cringe lyric, after cringe lyric.
    I hoped after seeing the album cover and freestyle that we would get something with the energy and brilliant writing off Mosh, instead we get songs that seem to be focus grouped for every era of Eminem fan.    … Expand
  38. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    1
    Holy **** I can't believe i listened through this mess of an album. This was the first album Eminem dropped after I started listening to him in earlier 2017. I was so excited, as Eminem was the only artist I listened to at the time, then he drops Walk on water. I thought it was alright, but I didn't like the lack of drums, and I missed the energetic Em When the album dropped, I listened toHoly **** I can't believe i listened through this mess of an album. This was the first album Eminem dropped after I started listening to him in earlier 2017. I was so excited, as Eminem was the only artist I listened to at the time, then he drops Walk on water. I thought it was alright, but I didn't like the lack of drums, and I missed the energetic Em When the album dropped, I listened to the entire thing, multiple times, and added all of the songs to my playlist.... WHY? I forced myslef to like this because I wanted the new Em to be great, but let's face it... He isn't. The lyrics are embarrasing, the beats awful, and the mixing and features are just ****ty. This is probably the worst album I've ever listened all the way through.… Expand
  39. Alex_RGH
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    man i just liked this album since day one
    but people and critics are rude
    this album is his best after TES to me
    better than MTBMB easily
    i don't understand people man
    like Em said "maybe because it doesn't sound like everything else"
  40. Erowden48
    May 7, 2020
    7
    Overall good album that stumbles along the way. Castle and Arose are some of the best Eminem songs ever. River is very catchy and the Ed Sheeran feature makes the song and walk on water is great as well. I will always have a soft spot for it being my first album I downloaded on Apple Music.
  41. JakeWLovesRap
    Apr 2, 2020
    1
    This was just bad. Whiny, poppy, and just corny as hell. Love Eminem but this record should have never seen the light of day. Only redeemable track is Walk on Water, and even then that's just a notch above mediocre.
  42. Macrofficial
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    This album is underrated and overhated. Yes, there are couple bad songs in this album, like Chloraseptic's very sloppy flow or Believe's average lyrics, the album overall is quite solid. The best songs on this album would have to be Walk On Water, Castle, and Arose
  43. Shenossih
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    His least great project to date. WTF WAS HE DOING ON THIS? MAKING POP SONGS?? The lyrics were there, though not as strong as before. The subject matter was there, though not rapped about as well as it should have been. I honestly hate this album but it's not trash. It's better than a lot of 2017 releases (not in the best album conversation tho). I'll give it a 10 just to help get theHis least great project to date. WTF WAS HE DOING ON THIS? MAKING POP SONGS?? The lyrics were there, though not as strong as before. The subject matter was there, though not rapped about as well as it should have been. I honestly hate this album but it's not trash. It's better than a lot of 2017 releases (not in the best album conversation tho). I'll give it a 10 just to help get the ratings higher because It deserves more than 6.2.… Expand
  44. drepoo
    Feb 23, 2020
    2
    It hurts to give Eminem this score... Pop features, bad hooks, weak lyrics spoil the entire album. There are acceptable songs like Bad Husband and Offended if you remove the hooks. But it is unbearable how many annoying features this album has
  45. 2enr
    Feb 21, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Highly underrated Eminem album, overhated... people say all songs suck... yet i think songs like Arose, Castle, Chloraseptic are awesome... especially the a capella on Chloraseptic. Overall a good album, not the greatest he has ever done, but a good album.… Expand
  46. Kyle_Peake
    Jan 28, 2020
    2
    A lot of unfitting production and cheesy lyrics, though "River" is a standout track. Outside of that, "Castle" and "Like Home" are the only average songs. As a fan it's disappointing.
  47. Diavoloo
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This is a different eminem and shows he's matured as marshall mathers the man and eminem the artist GOAT!
  48. Ghostt
    Jan 23, 2020
    7
    Not the worst album I’ve seen but it also wasn’t the best, some tracks were good
  49. chiraggandhi
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    One of Eminem's best album my favorites from Revival are Oops All xD can't say bc every song of Eminem is lit
  50. ArkodeepSen
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Insant classic. This is the best album of all time. Nothing can be better than this. This is the greatest piece of music.
  51. Joeygh98
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I don’t give a **** what people say, this album is fire. This is the woke Eminem, no matter what he does people are gonna criticize him. You should listen to the lyrics and enjoy the album, there are a lot of good songs on it. Eminem never disappoints.
  52. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    This is actually a good album. Some people expect Eminem to be X, other people expect him to be Y, and other people expect him to be Z, and they always have an excuse to criticize him and not let him be the undoubtedly greatest again. The truth is that he's the greatest, either if you want to accept it or not.
  53. JrsMwn
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Underrated, overhated album. The content here is amazing and great lyrical display by Eminem. I really can’t understand why this album gets a lot of hate smh
  54. ViTRiFY
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    There's a few skips but the lyricism is still top notch! Em gives us his take on issues in America.
  55. Ryanscaggs
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Goat things
  56. slimshady99
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album shout every one facking mouth its was pure fire thanks agian em ❤️
  57. ExtraCritic
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    after listening to this several times, years later, the album is certainly not as bad as it was made out to be. several great songs.
  58. Grrrsta
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    I actually like this album despite so many hating this one ..............................................................................
  59. GarrettR
    Jan 21, 2020
    6
    Severely underrated album. The hate was to be expected when he split his fan base with the BET cypher and his anti-Trump remarks, but the album itself was much better than expected.

    This album has something for all of his fans, if you enjoyed something from all of his eras, you're going to enjoy the majority of this album. Bottom line; do yourself a favor, listen to the album    Severely underrated album. The hate was to be expected when he split his fan base with the BET cypher and his anti-Trump remarks, but the album itself was much better than expected.

    This album has something for all of his fans, if you enjoyed something from all of his eras, you're going to enjoy the majority of this album.

    Bottom line; do yourself a favor, listen to the album yourself before basing your opinion off of the critic's responses.    … Expand
  60. Yousaf
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece album. Love the content and the funky Em! This is what i love about Em! He shows different sides of him!
  61. VetalShady
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Revival... We didn’t get album from Eminem since 2013 now it’s 2017... It was hyped for most but for most as-well as disappointing. Well to me this album was very good , it was more personal Eminem side. The only bad song was Need me ft Pink everything else was okay till amazing. Best song for me is Castle and I like how Castle and Arose are combined song , makes the ending very great forRevival... We didn’t get album from Eminem since 2013 now it’s 2017... It was hyped for most but for most as-well as disappointing. Well to me this album was very good , it was more personal Eminem side. The only bad song was Need me ft Pink everything else was okay till amazing. Best song for me is Castle and I like how Castle and Arose are combined song , makes the ending very great for album.… Expand
  62. shaly21
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Em's still killin it. Like most albums, takes a few listens to really decide how u feel about it. Theres a couple songs that I skip over. But thats typical of almost every album i own, not just eminem albums. I dont think its overly political like some people are saying, there are 2 political songs out of 19. Its a mix of a lot of different styles. I love it.
  63. drongodan
    Jan 20, 2020
    6
    Don’t hate it like some people do. Still some good tracks on it. Fave tracks; Remind Me, In Your Head, Framed, Chloraseptic
  64. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    7
    This truly is a good album but when Eminem has something that is very important to say people don't want that.
  65. aon4962
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is Eminem, you love him or hate him, but whatever he comes up with, you talk about it.
  66. CSA
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sounds different like any other Eminem solo projects. Too much rock influence, too many guest hooks. That doesn't mean it's bad though. All of the guest hooks had great replay value and all of them were catchy as hell. Samples like "I Love Rock N Roll" and "Zombie" awesomely used and yet we get to hear a lot different types of flows and different sides of Eminem through out the album. Album sounds very cohesive and actually flows greatly from song to song. Starting as Em questioning and doubting himself (Walk on Water), then, suddenly starts to rip it apart with songs like (Believe and Choloraseptic). Castle & Arose might be the best concepts Em has ever did in his career. Must listen album.

    By the way, after going back to the album 2 years later, I gotta say it's still a good effort. It's 7/10 or something but I just gave it full 10 points just to equalize all the hater ratings. You might not like it but if you call any album with such songs as Castle & Arose on, you're an hater.    … Expand
  67. Zlatan47
    Jan 17, 2020
    2
    Easily Eminem’s worst album. Three years later, only a handful of songs are worth revisiting, and those aren’t exactly career highs, framed being the stand out
  68. Nightseric
    Dec 18, 2019
    9
    From tracks that talks about America's issues that reflects from Eminem's BET freestyle to tracks that reflect on Eminem's life and state in hip-hop, Revival is a mix between all of his previous albums that have gone platinum. Only one track seems to stand out poorly: Chloraseptic. Thankfully, its remix performs better, but blows the original out of the water and makes a blister inFrom tracks that talks about America's issues that reflects from Eminem's BET freestyle to tracks that reflect on Eminem's life and state in hip-hop, Revival is a mix between all of his previous albums that have gone platinum. Only one track seems to stand out poorly: Chloraseptic. Thankfully, its remix performs better, but blows the original out of the water and makes a blister in Revival. Without that track, its an easy 10.… Expand
  69. Todor5325
    Nov 7, 2019
    7
    I love the songs on the album, but some of them are unnecessarry. The album should've been shorter, and the production could've been way better.
  70. DevinMarklee
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Not bad at all. I don't understand why this album got so much hate, it has all the contents of any other album, its got the complex rhymes, dre on the beats, only difference is the producer
  71. VenomBeatz
    Sep 26, 2019
    0
    I love Eminem, but god this is hella bad. I want to love this, but I just can't..
  72. Dev49
    Aug 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legendary Eminem is The greatest rapper for forever EMINEM EMINEM EMINEM

    EMINEM    … Expand
  73. FrancisDG
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    No, no, no. Why people don't like this album!!! It's a good piece of music!!!
  74. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    2
    A painful listen with unbearable performances from Eminem. He's a corny, watered down, and overall horrendous version of himself on this record. The reason it isn't a 0 or 1 is because of a couple passable verses and a couple really good features (Beyonce and Ed Sheeran).
  75. flametail23
    Jul 13, 2019
    3
    A very disappointing album with only a few genuinely good tracks. These being 'Castle' 'Framed' and 'Offended'. A bland beat selection and too many damn pop features are two of this album's most glaring problems.
  76. Sermanson2002
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Very good album that some people hate because the message or the features but at the end is a very good body of work with rock beats and excellent lyrics.
  77. Yanstarr
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    His penmanship has always been top notch. On tracks like walk on water, river, arose, castle, framed and bad husband Em has a way with words that is very impressive. Only a couple tracks I don't like on the album otherwise, it's a good album with a very personal feeling to it.
  78. C_dot
    May 22, 2019
    2
    Eminem becomes everything he hates on this album. He is washed up, making nothing but poor pop tracks and rapping about Trump on the whole album. He shoots for To Pimp A Butterfly, but instead creates a heaping pile of garbage.
  79. SHantanubhati_3
    May 19, 2019
    6
    This album is over hated its actually decent. Lyrically being amazing there were some good hooks some were bad the production was actually good people are trashing its production first no reason
    There were some really good songs like walk on water, believe arose and there were some really bad songs like heat, offended
  80. Connorcox1997
    Mar 14, 2019
    5
    Revival is one of the worst albums that Eminem has put together and the biggest disappointing albums coming from an Eminem fan. But there are some highlights on the album, but there are also a lot of lowlights on the album. Like for example on the song "Need Me" ft Pink the song is basically a Pink song that could have been on Pinks project, which was one of the worst songs on the album.Revival is one of the worst albums that Eminem has put together and the biggest disappointing albums coming from an Eminem fan. But there are some highlights on the album, but there are also a lot of lowlights on the album. Like for example on the song "Need Me" ft Pink the song is basically a Pink song that could have been on Pinks project, which was one of the worst songs on the album. Some of the features on this album are pop artists and only one rapper on the album. Some features I do like like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Skylar Grey, and Kehlani do a pretty good job at the hooks. While other artists like Ed Sheeran and Phresher(which I never heard of him before until now) who has his a verse on one song is ok. There are way too many rock samples productions on the album, which I don't mind rock sample, but putting way too many rock samples is not my cup of tea. Overall this is one of Eminem's Revival is a huge disappointment of 2017.… Expand
  81. rextree
    Feb 24, 2019
    2
    This album, aside from the last two songs, gives me a headache. They relied too much on "Walk on Water" to become the next Bohemian Rhapsody and it didn't work. Will go down as a weak comeback album.
  82. Rap_Reviews
    Jan 21, 2019
    7
    Worst Eminem album easily!!! Revival has 2 classic (Castle & Arose) few good songs but many bad songs
  83. Bobtinin
    Jan 17, 2019
    7
    'Revival' is not even close to Eminem's best album, but it's still decent. The thing is, with an artist like Eminem, his worst work (which in my opinion is Encore) is still something worth listening to. I think songs like "Walk On Water", "River", "Believe", "Framed", "Like Home", "Tragic Endings", "Remind Me", and "Castle/Arose" were all highlights of this album. I think there are songs'Revival' is not even close to Eminem's best album, but it's still decent. The thing is, with an artist like Eminem, his worst work (which in my opinion is Encore) is still something worth listening to. I think songs like "Walk On Water", "River", "Believe", "Framed", "Like Home", "Tragic Endings", "Remind Me", and "Castle/Arose" were all highlights of this album. I think there are songs on here which cater to different sections of his fanbase, which always turns out terribly unfortunately. I think the real reason why this album was so panned is because he alienated half of his fans by telling them to go to hell if they supported President Trump, and because the ad campaign behind it was not very effective. As to why it was panned by critics, it honestly beats me. I do find it funny that the social justice critics didn't come to Eminem's defense when he was talking about legitimate issues with America's politics and racial inequalities. I guess they're still triggered about his edgy lyrics from the past. Most of the users who are leaving bad reviews on the album probably have an issue with the production and choice of beats, and honestly that's my biggest issue. Some of the beats were a little too bland, and Rick Rubin's production was horrible. But to rate this album a 0 is ******* ridiculous, and I'm tempted to give a score of 10 just to offset those morons. Ultimately, this album feels like a less impressive version of Recovery, and I hope he does less pop features in the future, and returns to rapping over legendary Dr. Dre beats. Overall, my final score is between a 7 and 7.5, thanks for reading!… Expand
  84. MalcolmE
    Dec 6, 2018
    5
    Does this album sound like something that belongs in 2017/2018? No. Does it have good production? Nah. Does it have good lyrics? Going by Eminem's standards? Then hell no. But is it enjoyable? Yeah, it got its moments. Walk On Water is a fantastic opening track. Bad Husbands got great heartfelt verses (but a trash hook). Remind me is so bad so it becomes good and Castle and Arose is anDoes this album sound like something that belongs in 2017/2018? No. Does it have good production? Nah. Does it have good lyrics? Going by Eminem's standards? Then hell no. But is it enjoyable? Yeah, it got its moments. Walk On Water is a fantastic opening track. Bad Husbands got great heartfelt verses (but a trash hook). Remind me is so bad so it becomes good and Castle and Arose is an amazing outro. Sure it got some bad tracks like Heat and Need Me and Tragic Endings sounds like a demo outtake from Recovery. But is it a terrible album? No, I don't think so. I think it got it's moments and is actually quite solid overall.

    Favorite Tracks: Walk On Water, Believe, Arose

    Least Favorite Tracks: Heat, Need Me    … Expand
  85. MiguelNunes98
    Nov 4, 2018
    6
    If this songs: "River (feat.Ed Sheeran), Bad Husband (feat. X Ambassadors) and Need Me (feat. P!nk) wasn't on the album, it would be a 9 for me.
    This album is one of those that every listening it gets better and emotional. "Arose", " In Your Head" and "Framed" are my favourite.
  86. ProShady
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    this is a great album in my opinion, i think people were wanting slim shady back too much.
  87. PaulYordan
    Sep 14, 2018
    7
    It's not his best album but it's not his worst. This album has many songs really interesting such as river, castle and Arose. Also, Remind Me, Framed and Heat are pretty funy. I understand that people was expecting more from the same artist that create " The Marshall Mathers LP" but times changes and people do not stay in the top forever. Despite some bad lyrics and beats and some awfullIt's not his best album but it's not his worst. This album has many songs really interesting such as river, castle and Arose. Also, Remind Me, Framed and Heat are pretty funy. I understand that people was expecting more from the same artist that create " The Marshall Mathers LP" but times changes and people do not stay in the top forever. Despite some bad lyrics and beats and some awfull songs, this album is way better that all the nonsense garbage music that is around now days.… Expand
  88. Tarick17
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    So when Eminem stops dying his hair blonde and stops using a lot of gay slurs in his songs, his music becomes dull and unlistenable according to these stupid critics. This album was amazing because it shows the mature side of Eminem.
  89. BeastJ18
    Sep 1, 2018
    0
    Simply one of the worst albums and attempts at music I've ever heard. Pathetic lyricism and composition. Eminem used to be quite good, one of the best of his time... Now he is truly one of the worst.
  90. Gabriel0211
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    Great album! A lot of different flow patterns, complex rhyme schemes, great beats. The features are all right. Not his best album, but neither is as bad as people are saying.
  91. SKSK
    Aug 8, 2018
    2
    The album sounds like a demo, a really bad one. I wonder who actually wrote the album, eminem or a 13-year-old. The answer may be both, eminem's immaturity is unquestionable.
  92. M64
    Jul 23, 2018
    4
    A disappointing album, with many bad lines, basic rhyming, and poor production. Only around 4 tracks of the nearly 20 tracks can be considered good.
  93. Gamemod
    Jul 6, 2018
    6
    This album is a generally mixed one in my opinion. With tracks such as "River" and "Offended" where Eminem shows off his lyrical talent and with tracks such as "Heat" it's garbage. For me, it's a mixed rating.
  94. jeddi222
    Jun 30, 2018
    6
    eminem's charm is a presence in this album. tracks "walk on water", "castle/arose" were heartwarming. and the concept that eminem can handle very well. but the production and music was the let down on this album. wrong choice of decisions, awful hooks. and even the track "need me" not even an em track. but there's still a room of improvement after this. it's just really predictable thateminem's charm is a presence in this album. tracks "walk on water", "castle/arose" were heartwarming. and the concept that eminem can handle very well. but the production and music was the let down on this album. wrong choice of decisions, awful hooks. and even the track "need me" not even an em track. but there's still a room of improvement after this. it's just really predictable that this is gonna suck… Expand
  95. michaelbozas
    Jun 24, 2018
    6
    I mean it was fine. The first half of the album I can easily say that I disliked, with the only track really liking being River, which is my favourite song featured in revival. It may be because of the story conveyed through the song, or the great hook by Ed Sheeran, but I to be honest love that song. Now the album gets kinda better after the track "Bad Husband". From there till the endI mean it was fine. The first half of the album I can easily say that I disliked, with the only track really liking being River, which is my favourite song featured in revival. It may be because of the story conveyed through the song, or the great hook by Ed Sheeran, but I to be honest love that song. Now the album gets kinda better after the track "Bad Husband". From there till the end the album is a more solid, with the exceptions being the god-awful "Heat" with the unbearable country music and "Castle" with one of the most uninteresting chorus in the entire album. Now except "River", the other songs that I like are "Framed", which I have liked more and more as I've listened it, taking in account that I thought that the chorus was laughable the first time I've heard it and now believing that that was the point. I also liked "Tragic Endings" and found "Nowhere Fast" quite underrated. Yes I was not a big fan of "Walk on Water" as I thought it was kinda dumb.
    What I noticed is that my favourite songs except River and Framed are the ones that feature other artists and it became obvious that I got quickly tired of Eminem in this album and that may be why so many other singers were involved. But still, I didn't hate myself listening to it and I would give it a light 6/10.    … Expand
  96. minimumhatred
    Jun 16, 2018
    5
    On very first listen I had felt like this album was a 7.5/10 and figured it was really solid, but within a few weeks of that review I really regretted it so I am redoing it now even if it is quite late. This album has some highlights and Em is attempting to do something positive with this platform but overall it is a very dissapointing listen. There are some highlight tracks like Walk onOn very first listen I had felt like this album was a 7.5/10 and figured it was really solid, but within a few weeks of that review I really regretted it so I am redoing it now even if it is quite late. This album has some highlights and Em is attempting to do something positive with this platform but overall it is a very dissapointing listen. There are some highlight tracks like Walk on Water, Believe, Castle, Framed & Arose but also tracks that are painfully mediocre like Chloraseptic, Offended and River to terrible songs like Bad Husband, Tragic Endings, Untouchable, Remind Me and Heat. I think what really dissapointed me the most was that overall there were moments of promise. The biggest issue for me is the absence of Dr. Dre who has mixed so many of Eminem's albums, you think he could atleast hire a competent mixer for this project but whoever mixed this album should be blacklisted from the music industry jesus **** christ the mixing is terrible. Overall a 5.5/10 because there were tracks I love but the ones that are really bad are really bad.… Expand
  97. enforca
    Jun 14, 2018
    0
    This is a horrible Pop-album with 90% cheesy popsongs featuring cheesy popstars. Nothing for Eminem-fans, only made for radio-listeners and teenage-girly-girls. It is so sad. Worst Eminem Album ever. It is really really bad. It is like "love the way you lie" an whole album long lmao.
  98. Danaruu
    Jun 3, 2018
    0
    Calling this an Eminem album would be an insult. As a long time fan and listener it just sounds like Marshall needs to retire.
  99. CORNROWKENNY
    May 13, 2018
    2
    This is probably Eminems worst album, which is saying a lot. There is no coherence in terms of lyrical content or production except for both being mostly awful.
    The Rick Rubin rock tracks are terrible, the samples are lazy and many beats sound like demos. There are desperate attempts to make a hit, but they sound like pop songs from around 2010. It's like Recovery, but even lazier.    This is probably Eminems worst album, which is saying a lot. There is no coherence in terms of lyrical content or production except for both being mostly awful.
    The Rick Rubin rock tracks are terrible, the samples are lazy and many beats sound like demos. There are desperate attempts to make a hit, but they sound like pop songs from around 2010. It's like Recovery, but even lazier. There's a lot of terrible Eminem singing too.
    The lyrics are often cringeworthy (there are so many terrible punchlines), and there is almost nothing new thematically. Eminem raps about failed relationships, his past drug abuse, being a serial killer, how great he is and occasionally about politics (there isn't nearly as much political stuff on this album as some people claim). Been there, done that. His anti trump hymn is well intentioned, but it brings nothing new to the table and fails to be as biting as his BET freestyle. It's to concerned with being a radio pop hit (which it failed to become).
    The only highiights are the lead single and opening track "Walk on Water", which finds Eminem struggling with his own expectations and those of fans and critics. To bad this humble stance he takes is pointless, since there is so much "I'm the best"-talk on the rest of the album. The other tracks worth listening to close the album out. "Castle" and "Arose" are about Eminems near fatal overdose, and even though we've heard him tell this story a lot by now, the tracks are well crafted and quite touching. They also sound like they belong on the same album, unlike the majority of the songs on here.
    The Rest of "Revival" is just unfocused, badly written and badly produced. One can only wonder why Eminem, on of the best MC's ever, insists on making these poppy albums that sound like they were recorded a decade ago. Without being mastered. It's not like he needs the money or anything, and album sales show that this isn't even what the people want.
    "Revival" sounds like Eminem didn't even really try, and if he did, he's really out of touch with his audience and hip hop in general.    … Expand
  100. jeffr2590
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    A bad Eminem album is still better than many other albums that are made every year. With that said, this is a pretty bad Eminem Album. It has its moments, but it feels 20 minutes too long. It feels like a better version of Relapse, but it's much closer to Relapse than any of his other work.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 6 out of 24
  1. The Wire
    Feb 23, 2018
    40
    Chosen topics prove less crucial than his relentlessly tedious delivery. [Feb 2018, p.51]
  2. Q Magazine
    Jan 30, 2018
    40
    Eminem has never sounded more like a man out of time. [Mar 2018, p.107]
  3. RapReviews.com
    Jan 18, 2018
    75
    At least a third of the tracks are songs I could do without. The other two-thirds show that whether you love or hate the modern day Marshall Mathers, he's still as relevant as he ever was.
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